Horse tails are, in a way, extensions of their spine. The horse’s tail consists of bone, muscle and nerves. They can effortlessly cause their tail to swish back and forth. Does pulling a horse’s tail hurt? MYTH: “Pulling a horse’s mane doesn’t hurt! They don’t have nerves in their hair Read more…
Just like people have different hairstyles, horses may have different mane “styles.” Not only are horse manes visually appealing, but they provide multiple functions, including pest control, protection, and a clutch for riders to hold onto in the early days of domestication. What is the point of a horse’s mane? Read more…
Laying down too long can cut off circulation and cause skin ulcers, or even muscle damage and eventual kidney failure. Sometimes horses lay down and get stuck in a position that prevents them from getting up again—which is called getting cast. Is it OK for a horse to lay on Read more…
Modern horses still have that same flight instinct as prehistoric horses. When they hear a sudden noise—especially a loud one—they react with fear. Are horses afraid of loud noises? Being a prey species, horses evolved to rapidly react to potential danger and loud noises may be perceived as such. Therefore, Read more…
Step 1: Supplies and Tools Horsehair (see below for details) Sharp Scissors. Tape – I like Electrical tape. Masking tape will also work. 6mm diameter Kumihimo Bracelet Barrel Connector (1 pair). Horseshoe charm or other horsey charm (optional). 5 minute Epoxy. Mixing surface for glue. Mixing stick with small point. Read more…
To Clean your Horsehair Jewelry: Gently wash using a mild soap or shampoo. Use a soft toothbrush or gently agitate in a plastic container. Do not soak your horsehair jewelry. Let air dry. Never dry your horsehair jewelry using heat or a hair dryer. Can you wash horsehair? Much like Read more…
You don’t see too many horses catching fire, and that’s almost certainly in part because their hair is a natural fire repellent. You really want your mattress to resist fire, which is why we use not only horsehair, but also wool and cotton, which are natural fire retardants in their Read more…
the mane. On horses, the mane is the hair that grows from the top of the neck of a horse or other equine, reaching from the poll to the withers, and includes the forelock or foretop. What is a horses hair called? While hair and fur are terms that are Read more…
While hair and fur are terms that are used interchangeably for some animals, you will never hear an equestrian refer to their horse’s coat as fur. A horse’s coat is known as hair, however, it is often referred to as simply their coat. Do horses have a coat? A horse’s Read more…
Horses may not experience all of the facets of grief that humans do but they do grieve in their own way. They don’t miss many of the same types of things we miss such as Twister’s snowy white rump, or his eyes so full of expression. Do horses mourn their Read more…